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Year

1969

Running time

127 min.

Country

Algeria

Director

Costa-Gavras

Screenwriter

Jorge Semprún. Novel: Vasilis Vasilicós

Cast

Music

Mikis Theodorakis

Cinematography

Raoul Coutard

Producer

Co-production Algeria-France;

Reggane Films, O.N.C.I.C, Valoria Films

Genre

Drama | Politics. Crime. Based on a true story

Synopsis

In a country ruled by a fragile democracy where the police and the military are set on erradicating all threats from the political left, a member of the parliamentary opposition is murdered in the street right after leading a pacifist meeting. The official inquiry into the case is entrusted to a young judge who becomes aware that this was a political crime committed by two hired killers. To entangle things further, an ambitious journalist resorts to unorthodox means to pile up evidence against several members of an extreme right-wing party, while these in turn accuse police and army high officials.

Rankings Position

#19 Best Movies Based on a True Story
#66 Best Crime Movies
#73 Best Movies of the '60s

Awards: 1969: 2 Oscar: Best Foreign Language Picture, Editing. 5 Nominations

1969: Golden Globes: Best Foreign Film

1969: BAFTA Awards: Best Music. 4 Nominations including Best Film

1969: Cannes: Jury Prize & Best Actor (Jean-Louis Trintignant)

1969: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Film & Best Director

1969: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director

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